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Written question asked by Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative) on Thursday, 15 May 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 May 2025. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Thursday, 22 May 2025 on behalf of the Home Office.


Immigration Controls: English Language

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to her Department's publication entitled Restoring Control over the Immigration System, published on 12 May 2025, whether she plans to make changes to English language requirements for (a) asylum seekers and (b) their dependents.

Answer

The Immigration White Paper, published on 12 May 2025, announced new measures on a wide range of issues – including English language requirements – details of which will be set out in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
52626
Session
2024-26
Related items
Restoring Control over the Immigration System
Monday, 12 May 2025
Command papers
House of Commons
House of Lords
Subjects
Asylum Immigration controls English language
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk